A.D. Nursing

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Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing Program is a 1+1, full-time, multiple entry/exit, 18-month program leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The student will receive education to perform nursing interventions with precision and efficiency consistent with current concepts and evidence based practices. Professionals in the nursing field teach nursing theory in the classroom. Under professional supervision, students obtain extensive clinical experience through hands-on experiential training. Successful completion of the first year will prepare the student for licensure through the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN®). Students will receive a certificate in Practical Nursing. Successful completion of the second year will prepare the student for licensure through the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®). Students will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. This program was recently ranked as the Top Nursing Program in Kansas by registerednursing.org. See full story here.

A.D. Nursing Additional Information

Admission Requirements & Application Process

1. Applications will be available and need to be turned into the nursing department during the time frame of September 1st to January 31st for those anticipating admission the following fall into the first year of the program. Applications for the second year of the program will be accepted from September 1st to March 31st for those anticipating admission the following fall.

2. The applicant shall have an application on file for the year that the class is being selected.

3. The applicant shall be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate upon entering into the program (college graduation requirement).

4. The applicant shall submit official transcripts for all secondary and post-secondary course work taken in order to be considered for class selection.

5. For students with English as a second language:
1. The nursing applicant makes known that English is not his/her primary language for written or oral communication.
2. All nursing applicants must show proficiency in oral and written English if their primary language is not English.
3. Applicants must complete the TOEFL and TSE exams.
4. Kansas State Board of Nursing guidelines for TOEFL/TSE scores will be followed.
A. TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language,
B. TSE – Test for Spoken English.
5. The following are the minimum scores that will be required for all ESL nursing applicants,
A. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
550 minimum score – Paper/pencil version,
213 minimum score – Computer version,
B. Test for Spoken English (TSE)
50 minimum score,
C. Test of English as a Foreign Language – internet version
(TOEFL iBT)
Minimum Score:
Writing – 20,
Speaking – 20,
Reading – 19,
Listening – 20.

6. The first year applicant shall take the entrance examination for purposes of placement in the program. Entrance testing will occur during the months of September through the end of January. The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used with a required cut score of 58.7% as established by the test vendor. The TEAS may be taken a total of 2 times with one month in between testing dates. An applicant may retake the TEAS to improve his/her score even if a 58.7% cut score or higher was achieved initially. The individual adjusted total score will be used for ranking purposes for class selection. The testing fee is $70.

On Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI’s) homepage you will find a link to create an account with ATI. You will need to do this before you can take the TEAS. The link is www.atitesting.com
Click on create an account link. When asked to select an institution choose North Central KS Tech College Hays PN. For Student/Employee ID: put your birthday. For example, if your birthday is November 5th 1990 put 11051990. Check non-degree seeking.

Once registered, write down your username and password or print it off and bring it with you to your testing appointment. Without your username and password, you can’t take the test. Your test is taken on the computer and will be graded immediately online at the completion of the test. You will also be able to access your results online through your student account.

Current first year students seeking a position at the second year shall submit a second year nursing application to the nursing program director by March 31st. The grade requirement for first year nursing courses is an 87% or higher. Those who do not meet this standard can reapply to the second year of the program after a year of LPN work experience.

The TEAS was developed to measure basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. These entry level skills are deemed important for nursing program applicants by a panel of nursing program curriculum experts. The TEAS is a 170-item, four option, multiple-choice timed assessment test. To prepare in an organized and efficient manner, you should know what to expect from the real assessment.

Total

Content Area

Number of Test Items

Amount of Time Allotted

Reading

53

64 minutes

Mathematics

36

54 minutes

Science

53

63 minutes

English and Language Usage

28

28 minutes

170

209 minutes (3hrs & 29 min)

Two products are available to help as you prepare for the TEAS Assessment: TEAS Study Manual and the Online Practice Assessment. For a complete student preparation package, the TEAS Online Practice Assessment and the TEAS Study Manual may be purchased at www.atitesting.com/onlinestore
ATI’s toll free number is 1.800.667.7531.

7. All applicants shall have a C or better in previously completed general education and other plan of study (non nursing) courses. The actual grade will be considered only in the case of a “tie” in the scores of the first year applicants. The actual grade of nursing courses will be considered only in the case of a “tie” in the scores of the second year applicants.

8. First year applicants must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA – active in Kansas) before they can be accepted into the program. Admission points will be awarded to those applicants who are Certified Medication Aides (CMA).

9. Current first year students seeking a position at the second year shall submit a second year nursing application to the nursing program director by March 31st. The grade requirement for first year nursing courses is an 87% or higher. Those who do not meet this standard can reapply to the second year of the program after a year of LPN work experience.

10. For applicants who have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program in Kansas, March 2012 guidelines of the Council for Nursing Articulation in Kansas will be followed. They are as follows:

Must meet program admission requirements.

Must be a graduate of a Kansas program.

Must receive equivalent to a minimum of 40% of the admitting program’s nursing credit hours.

Must validate previous nursing information when required through NCLEX-PN, testing, escrow, or portfolio according to program policy.

0-5 years after graduation

No validation of nursing credits is required if holds current PN license.

No work experience is required

6-10 years after graduation

No validation of nursing credit is required if holds current PN license. College may require 1000 hours nursing work experience as an LPN during the last three years.

Validation, if necessary, will be achieved by receiving a satisfactory score on a standardized pre-entrance examination or by portfolio evaluation.

More than 10 years after graduation

Validation of nursing credits is required. Current PN license is required.

College may require 1,000 hours of nursing work experience as an LPN during the last three years.

11. For those applicants who have graduated from an out-of-the-state practical nursing program, nursing credits will be evaluated individually by the nursing program director.

12. Associate degree (second year) applicants shall provide evidence of completion of a course of study equivalent to the first year of this program.

13. All required information shall be in the official file maintained by the nursing program director before the application will be reviewed. Responsibility for completing the required information rests entirely with the applicant.

14. The class will be selected by choosing the highest-ranking applicants. Alternates will be chosen to fill the remaining slots as positions become available.

15. Class Selection will be finalized and those selected will be notified in February (first year applicants), and in April for second year applicants.

16. Following the class selection, the application will be purged and the application process (meaning new application) will begin again.

CMA Information

CMA courses provide students with basic training in medications and medication administration. The course prepares students for employment as a CMA and to dispense medications, under the supervision of an LPN or RN, in a long-term care facility. The course is developed using Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Service Kansas Medication Aide Curriculum. Coursework includes lecture, skills lab and clinical components. Upon successful completion of the course and the required clinical hours, students are eligible to sit for the State CMA Certification Test.

The CMA course is also offered in a hybrid Online/Traditional format at various times throughout the year. There is an additional cost associated with the online courses.

Course costs will vary from year to year, so please check the current course schedule or contact NCK Tech for current costs.

CMA Course Enrollment Requirements:

Must have Kansas CNA certification.

Must be 18 years of age by the course end date.

Reading comprehension test scores demonstrating a reading level at or above an 8th grade level is required by the state of Kansas.

At time of application, please:

Contact our office to schedule the Accuplacer reading test, or

Provide a copy of previous Accuplacer or ACT test scores

TB skin test within the past year is required – please submit documentation with application.

Flu vaccination may be required by the clinical facility during fall/winter months.

Physical requirements: To provide safe, effective resident care in a learning environment you must be able to lift 50+ pounds. If you have physical limitations or any pre-existing conditions, please provide a medical provider’s note of medical clearance for resident safety or plan to take this course at another time.

Online Learners: Must be computer literate and have reliable internet accessibility.

NCK Tech Offers a 10-hour CMA Update course each Fall and Spring semester. This course covers information such as a review of new medications, preventing medication errors, high risk medications, alternative treatments, medication interactions, and documentation. This course is approved by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and designed to satisfy the requirements for CMA continuing education every two years.

Requirements for CMA Update Course enrollment:

Kansas CNA and CMA certification

CMA certification may not be expired by more than 1 year.

Payment:

Online courses must be paid in full at least one week before the course begins.

Traditional courses must be paid in full by 3pm the Friday before class begins.

Short term classes, including short term general education classes, summer classes and online classes are non-refundable.

To request core course information, or to be placed on the mailing list for the course that you are interested in, please contact Jana Donnelly, R.N. via e-mail (jdonnelly@ncktc.edu) or via phone (785-623-6151). Please make sure to clearly indicate which class you are requesting information on and include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.

CNA Information

CNA courses provide students with training in basic nursing skills such as bathing, grooming, mobility, infection control, feeding and vital signs. While the course is focused on the care of older adult patients, the skills learned may be applied in a variety of health care settings. The course is developed using Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Service Kansas Certified Nurse Aide Curriculum. Coursework includes lecture, skills lab and clinical components. Upon successful completion of the course and the required clinical hours, students are eligible to sit for the State CNA Certification Test. Certified CNA’s can gain employment in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health organizations, hospitals, and physicians’ offices.

The CNA course is also offered in a hybrid Online/Traditional format at various times throughout the year. There is an additional cost associated with the online courses. Course costs will vary from year to year, so please check the current course schedule or contact NCK Tech for current costs.

CNA Course Enrollment Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years of age by course end date.

Must be able to attend ALL class, lab and clinical sessions – be sure you know the schedule before enrolling!

TB skin test within the past year is required – please submit documentation with application.

Flu vaccination may be required by the clinical facility during fall/winter months.

Physical requirements: To provide safe, effective resident care in a learning environment you must be able to lift 50+ pounds. If you have physical limitations or any pre-existing conditions, please provide a medical provider’s note of medical clearance for resident safety or plan to take this course at another time.

Online Learners: Must be computer literate and have reliable internet accessibility.

A CNA Refresher Course is offered for students whose Kansas CNA certification has become inactive. Please see the CNA course schedule for available dates and prices.

Payment:

Online courses must be paid in full at least one week before the course begins.

Traditional courses must be paid in full by 3pm the Friday before class begins.

Short term classes, including short term general education classes, summer classes and online classes are non-refundable.

To request core course information, or if you have any questions, please contact Jana Donnelly, RN via email (jdonnelly@ncktc.edu) or via phone (785-623-6151). Please be sure to clearly indicate which class you are requesting information on and include your name, address, phone number and email address.

To request core course information, or to be placed on the mailing list for the course that you are interested in, please contact Jana Donnelly, RN via e-mail (jdonnelly@ncktc.edu) or via phone (785-623-6151). Please make sure to clearly indicate which class you are requesting information on and include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.

Criminal Convictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a 1+1 program?

A. Our program offers two years of nursing. During the first year, you will have
2 semesters. Upon completion of the first year program of study, you will be
eligible to apply for licensure as a practical nurse in the state of your choice,
and get an appointment to take the NCLEX-PN®. This is a national exam.
The results are reported within a few days. If you meet the grade
requirement, you may continue on into the second year of the program if
you so choose. Upon completion of the second year program of study, you
will be eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of
your choice, and get an appointment to take the NCLEX-RN®. This too is a
national exam. The results are reported within a few days.

Q. What is the difference between an RN and an LPN?

A. Licensed practical nurses provide nursing care in structured settings under
the supervision of a registered nurse. LPN’s cannot administer IV’s until
they are Intravenous Certified. Registered nurses practice in a wide variety
of settings. LPN’s are the backbone of staffing in nursing homes. Hospitals
typically prefer to hire more RN’s rather than LPN’s because they can
function without supervision.

Q. What is the difference between Associate and Baccalaureate nursing
degrees?

A. Graduates who have earned an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing or
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing take the same national nursing licensure
exam (NCLEX-RN®) and are registered nurses after they pass the exam. A
generic BSN degree takes 4 years to complete, and requires almost double
the general education credits, and a few more credits in nursing theory,
research, management, and community nursing. Kansas has an
Articulation Plan (CNAK) in place, which affords mobility in transferring
nursing courses into higher degree programs. Many BSN completion
programs are available, and some quality ones are even on the Internet.
Most can be completed in 1.5-3 years part-time while you are working
full-time. Though frequently there is no additional pay for nurses with BSN’s,
having the degree may increase your marketability and chances of
promotion into management and education positions. It is also required
for specialization on a master’s degree level, for students desiring to
become nurse practitioners, nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists,
or nurse anesthetists.

Q. How many students do you accept into your nursing program?

A. Forty (40) first year PN students are accepted once a year for the Fall semester.

B. Thirty (30) second year RN students are accepted once a year for the Fall semester.

Q. What are the requirements of getting into your program?

A. For first year applicants, your application and transcripts must be submitted. Completion of the non-nursing courses, score on the entrance test and certification (active in Kansas) as a nurse’s aide will influence admission standing. Currently the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) created by Assessment Technologies Institute is used. Information about the test or review material such as a study guide and online practice tests is available at www.atitesting.com.

B. For second year students, your application and transcripts must be submitted. Completion of the non-nursing courses, IV Therapy Certification and Practical Nursing program grades will influence admission standing.

Q. What is the required GPA to get into the program?

A. There is no “required” GPA for selection however, the nursing program policy states that the required grade in all general education requirements is a “C” or above. The high school transcript (or GED) is required for admission to the college; the GPA is not part of the nursing program selection criteria.

Q. How many applicants usually apply?

A. Approximately 3 apply for each space available.

Q. Do you accept letters of recommendation?

A. No

Q. Are any courses offered in the evening?

A. The program is not structured in such a way to offer many evening
experiences. Many of the general education courses can be taken during
the evening.

Q. What is the schedule of days and times for the nursing courses?

A. It varies according to each semester and within the semester. Generally you
will be either in class or lab/clinical four to five days a week. The majority
of clinicals are conducted at Hays Medical Center. Most generally clinical hours are from 0630 (6:30 a.m.) to 1530 (3:30 p.m.), but may include evening, night or weekend hours.

Q. Can I take a summer class and have it considered for the class
selection for Fall?

A. No. The class selection is completed in early February for first year applicants and in April for second year applicants.

Q. How do I specialize in one area of nursing, such as OB, ER, or ICU
nursing?

A. All you need to “specialize” is a license as an LPN or RN. After you have
been hired into your position of choice, your employer typically pays for or
provides specialized training for that position, such as EKG interpretation,
working with ventilators, fetal monitor interpretation, etc.

Q. If I have completed hours at another college, how will I know if these
credits will transfer to NCKTC?

A. The College Registrar will determine transferability of any non-
nursing/general education credits. The applicant will need to provide the
course number, course name and course description in question.

Q. What if I don’t want to be an LPN but an RN?

A. The way our program is structured, applicants must complete the practical
nursing year before entering the associate degree (RN) year. The licensure
examination for practical nursing must be successfully completed prior to the
start of the second semester for second year students. It is an individual
choice whether to practice as an LPN.

Q. What is the average starting salary for graduates of the NCKTC
Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing programs?

A. The average starting salary of a graduate nurse from the NCKTC Practical Nurse program is about $16.00 per hour ($33,280 annually). The average starting salary of a
graduate nurse from the NCKTC Associate Degree in Nursing program is about $20.00 per hour ($41,600 annually).

Q. Is there a required background check?

A. Yes, all nursing applicants admitted to the program are required to have a
criminal background check.

A.Yes. NCKTC is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Nursing program is approved
by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (formerly NLNAC).

Q. I already have college credits. Can I complete the PN program in less
than 9 months or the ADN program in less than 2 years?

A. No. The nursing courses are offered in sequence, so the program may not
be completed in less time.

Letter from the Director

Dear Prospective Nursing Student,

What an exciting time in nursing and in education! As educators, part of our role is to provide well-educated nurses to the public we serve. Another important aspect is our obligation to give each student an optimal chance of reaching his/her goal. We have structured our admission process to help select the most qualified applicants and offer each student the greatest potential for success. Significant considerations of the process are:

• A designated period of application each year.
• A ranking system that considers time-proven elements of success.
• A system that allows each applicant opportunities to increase his/her ranking.

North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays campus, has a 1+1 (two year) Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. The first Practical Nursing class to graduate was in 1975. The first Associate Degree in Nursing class to graduate was in 1997. To date, more than 1,500 students have graduated from the program.

Students have the option to exit out after completion of the first year of the program or may continue directly on into the second year of the program if grade requirements are achieved. Please contact the Director of Nursing for further information.

Criminal conviction may jeopardize eligibility for licensure. Please contact me if there is a concern. Additional criminal conviction information may be found here.

Sincerely,

Michele Unrein, MSN, RN

North Central Kansas Technical College

Nursing Program Director

2205 Wheatland Avenue

Hays, KS 67601

785.625.2437

888.567.4297

munrein@ncktc.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the Nursing Program at North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays Campus, is to empower nursing students to practice effectively within a continuously evolving and changing diverse health care system. The program provides an environment that fosters critical thinking, effective communication and active participation. Basic to this mission is the preparation of a skilled, caring, competent and accountable nurse of the future. This mission is fulfilled through:

1. Innovative personalized nursing curriculum that incorporates diverse teaching strategies and current technologies in the teaching and learning process.

Accreditation Information

All departments of the North Central Kansas Technical College have been approved and accredited by the Division of Vocational Education, Kansas State Board of Education, and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Kansas State Board of Nursing has approved the Practical Nursing Program since its start in the Fall of 1975 and the Associate Degree Nursing Program since its start in 1996. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission had accredited the original PN program which was associated with the Beloit campus program. The Associated Degree Nursing program received initial accreditation from the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission in Fall 2000. Effective May 6, 2013, NLNAC changed its name and is now the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Associate Degree Nursing Program has accreditation with ACEN. The next accreditation site visit by ACEN will be Fall 2021.

Kansas State Board of Nursing

900 SW Jackson St., Suite 1051

Topeka, KS. 66612-1230

785-296-4929

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (formerly NLNAC)

3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850

Atlanta, GA. 30326

1-404-975-5000

Kansas Board of Regents

1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520

Topeka, KS 66612-1368

785-296-3421

Higher Learning Commission – North Central Association

30 N. La Salle Street, Suite 2400

Chicago, IL. 60602-2504

1-800-621-7440

RN-BSN Articulation

Information:

Nursing is a dynamic profession and lifelong learning is essential for nurses to stay current with
the increased complexity of the healthcare needs of today and into the future. In other words, the
needs of our patients are changing, as we must change in order to be prepared to better serve that
need.

Once you complete your ADN with us, I don’t want you to stop! Having a BSN degree allows
more opportunity for employment, increased responsibility, and career progression. It opens the door
for professional certification in specialty areas of nursing practice and leads to an expanded role as a
provider, manager, and coordinator of patient care as well as provides the foundation for graduate
education.

TEAS Entry Testing

ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) will start in September to the end of January. There is a study manual and online practice assessments available. Please logon to the website at www.atitesting.com for the study guide. To schedule a TEAS testing time, please call 1.888.567.4297 or 785.625.2437 during the months of September to the end of January.

TEAS TESTING DATES

DATE TIME

January 15, 2019

12:00 PM

February 25, 2019

12:00 PM

April 8, 2019

12:00 PM

June 11, 2019

12:00 PM

July 16, 2019

12:00 PM

August 6, 2019

12:00 PM

*Dates subject to change

The first year applicant shall take the entrance examination for purposes of placement in the program. Entrance testing will occur during the months of September through the end of January. The ATI test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used with a required cut score of 58.7% as established by the test vendor. The TEAS may be taken a total of 2 times with one month in between testing dates. An applicant may retake the TEAS to improve his/her score even if a 58.7% cut score or higher was achieved initially. The individual adjusted total score will be used for ranking purposes for class selection. The testing fee is $70 each time.

On Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI’s) homepage you will find a link to create an account with ATI. You will need to do this before you can take the TEAS. The link is www.atitesting.com
Click on create an account link. When asked to select an institution choose North Central KS Tech College Hays PN. For Student/Employee ID: put your birthday. For example, if your birthday is November 5th 1990 put 11051990. Check non-degree seeking.

Once registered, write down your username and password or print it off and bring it with you to your testing appointment. Without your username and password, you can’t take the test. Your test is taken on the computer and will be graded immediately online at the completion of the test. You will also be able to access your results online through your student account.

The TEAS was developed to measure basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. These entry level skills are deemed important for nursing program applicants by a panel of nursing program curriculum experts. The TEAS is a 170-item, four option, multiple-choice timed assessment test. To prepare in an organized and efficient manner, you should know what to expect from the real assessment.

Total

Content Area

Number of Test Items

Amount of Time Allotted

Reading

53

64 minutes

Mathematics

36

54 minutes

Science

53

63 minutes

English and Language Usage

28

28 minutes

170

209 minutes (3hrs & 29 min)

Two products are available to help as you prepare for the TEAS Assessment: TEAS Study Manual and the Online Practice Assessment. For a complete student preparation package, the TEAS Online Practice Assessment and the TEAS Study Manual may be purchased at www.atitesting.com/onlinestore
ATI’s toll free number is 1.800.667.7531.

All applicants shall have a C or better in previously completed general education and other plan of study (non nursing) courses. The actual grade will be considered only in case of a “tie” in the scores of the first year applicants. The actual grade of nursing courses will be considered only in the case of a “tie” in the scores of the second year applicants.

First year applicants must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA – active in Kansas) before they can be accepted into the program. Admission points will be awarded to those applicants who are Certified Medication Aides (CMA – active in Kansas).

Current first year students seeking a position at the second year shall submit a second year nursing application to the nursing program director by March 31st. The grade requirement for first year nursing courses is an 87% or higher. Those who do not meet this standard can reapply to the second year of the program after a year of LPN work experience.

For applicants who have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program in Kansas, guidelines of the Council for Nursing Articulation in Kansas will be followed. They are as follows:

0-5 years after graduation

No validation of nursing credit is required if holds current PN license.

No work experience is required.

6-10 years after graduation

No validation of nursing credits is required if holds current PN license. College may require 1000 hours nursing work experience as an LPN during the last three years.

Validation, if necessary, will be achieved by receiving a satisfactory score on a standardized pre-entrance examination or by portfolio evaluation.

More than 10 years after graduation

Validation of nursing credits is required. Current PN license is required.

College may require 1,000 hours of nursing work work experience as an LPN during the last three years.

For those applicants who have graduated from an out-of-the-state practical nursing program, nursing credits will be evaluated individually by the nursing program director.

Associate degree (second year) applicants shall provide evidence of completion of a course of study equivalent to the first year of this program.

All required information shall be in the official file maintained by the nursing program director before the application will be reviewed. Responsibility for completing the required information rests entirely with the applicant.

The class will be selected by choosing the highest-ranking applicants. Alternates will be chosen to fill the remaining slots as positions become available.

Class selection will be finalized and those selected will be notified in February (first year applicants), and in April for second year applicants.

Following the class selection, the application will be purged and the application process (meaning new application) will begin again.

Technical Standards

TECHNICAL STANDARDS ADMISSION GUIDELINES

North Central Kansas Technical College Nursing Program’s faculty has identified specific abilities that are critical to the nursing student’s success. Students must demonstrate the ability to meet standards, with or without reasonable accommodations.

3. use senses of hearing, seeing (color vision, depth perception, near visual acuity), touch and smell to make observations regarding client conditions for the purpose of demonstrating competency to engage in nursing practice.

15. tolerate awkward positions, be able to grasp, handle, manipulate finger movement, reach, sit, stand, stoop and bend, twist, pull and push and have manual dexterity of both hands and fingers. Stand for long periods of time. Work at a fast pace for long periods of time.

1.effectively communicate with members of the health care team, clients, families, peers and faculty. Skills include verbal, written/computerized and non-verbal abilities. Must be able to
hear patient sounds, voices, beepers and alarms.

2. communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written form with all members of the health care team. The clinical rotations require independent reading of medical records and
independent recording of nursing care plans and communication analysis.

3. use diplomacy and tact.

EMOTIONAL
The nursing student shall be able to:

1. demonstrate emotional coping skills necessary to provide nursing care as determined by standards of practice. Successful students possess the emotional health required for full
utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities involved in the diagnosis and care of clients, and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships with clients.

2. adapt to changing environments, display flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many clients.

1. problem solve which is a critical thinking skill that is demanded of caregivers. Critical thinking requires the following intellectual abilities: measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and synthesis.

2. exercise judgment skills as required in providing nursing care.

3. identify, assess, and understand client conditions to provide nursing care. Students must have visual and hearing acuity appropriate to work within demanding clinical settings.

NCK Tech is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Further, it is the policy of the college to prohibit harassment (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) of students and employees. Any person having inquiries concerning the college's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act is directed to the Dean of Instructional Services (Section 504/ADA Compliance Officer) or the Dean of Student Services (Title VI, Title VII, & Title IX Compliance Officer) at 1-800-658-4655 or PO Box 507, 3033 US Hwy 24, Beloit, KS 67420.